7:01 AM,
Apr. 17, 2013

The father of UW-Green Bay center Alec Brown, the player at right, has expressed his support for embattled coach Brian Wardle.

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Rob Demovsky

A parent of a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball player expressed support today for coach Brian Wardle, who is being investigated by the school after allegations he mistreated players.

Orrin Brown, the father of junior center Alec Brown, told Press-Gazette Media that his son has never had an issue with the way he has been coached or treated by Wardle.

"Alec has never reported any kind of abuse or mistreatment of any kind," Orrin Brown said. "He's always thought of coach Wardle as a very demanding and passionate coach but never complained about any treatment that he has ...